South Carolina § 37-5-102 - Scope.
Full text of South Carolina South Carolina Code of Laws § 37-5-102 — Scope., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37-5-102. Scope.
This part applies to actions or other proceedings to enforce rights arising from consumer credit sales, consumer leases, consumer loans, and consumer rental-purchase agreements; and, in addition, to extortionate extensions of credit (Section 37-5-107) and other transactions governed by this title.
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 8-800.332; 1974 (58) 2879; 1985 Act No. 121, SECTION 7; 2016 Act No. 244 (H.5040), SECTION 7, eff June 5, 2016.
Effect of Amendment
2016 Act No. 244, SECTION 7, inserted "and other transactions governed by this title".
Frequently Asked Questions About South Carolina § 37-5-102
What does South Carolina Code of Laws § 37-5-102 cover?
Section 37-5-102 ("Scope.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Carolina § 37-5-102?
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Is this the official text of South Carolina law?
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How does South Carolina § 37-5-102 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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